In this episode, we’ll be hosting the accomplished Dr. Christopher Gay. Dr. Gay is an accomplished, board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist in Anchorage, AK. Originally from North Carolina, he attended Duke University for his undergraduate work and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing his residency and fellowship training at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, he practiced as part of a large pain practice in Northern Virginia before moving to Alaska in March of 2015 to found the Alaska Center for Pain Relief Inc. He continues to enjoy living in the Pacific Northwest with his family.

Find Alaska Center for Pain Relief Online:

• Alaska Center for Pain Relief's Website

Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore:

• Spinal Cord Stimulation – Cutting edge service that Dr. Gay’s practice offers
• Medical Practice Loans – Dr. Gay shared his experience when he was exploring the community where he could open a practice of how a banker stopped by his hotel to introduce themselves and develop a relationship with him. It’s important that you shop rates and compare options.
• Knocking Doors – Dr. Gay spoke about the importance of getting out there and meeting providers or potential patients, may it be out at actual medical offices or in the community at events hosted by medical organizations such as American Cancer Society, etc.
• Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
• Tool: Upwork – A website that Dr. Gay uses to identify freelancers for the business
• Quote: “Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good turns to better, and better turns to best” – Teacher from Dr. Gay’s past
• Quote: “Don’t be afraid to fail, but always have a contingency plan” – Dr. Gay